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Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce (Aji Verde) in Your Pressure Cooker

Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce is packed with flavor and the perfect way to add some international flair to your next barbecue.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 731 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker with float valve and sealing ring

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 5 cloves garlic peeled
  • cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice plus 1 extra tablespoon for sauce
  • 3 jalapeños seeded, ribs removed, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 green onions chopped (green parts only)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil plus 2 more tablespoons for sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Black pepper and salt to taste
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • First, toss chicken thighs in a bowl with 5 cloves peeled garlic, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, paprika, oregano, and a sprinkle of black pepper. Mix up good so every piece is coated.
  • Let that marinate while you get the pressure cooker ready, at least 20 minutes if you got time or overnight if you’re planning ahead.
  • Place the chicken inside the pressure cooker. Seal it up with the sealing ring in place. Make sure the float valve is down before hitting cook.
  • Set to high pressure and cook for 10 minutes. You’ll hear the hiss as the pressure builds and the float valve will pop up when it’s reached full pressure.
  • After 10 minutes, do a natural pressure release for 5 minutes. Then carefully flip the valve to quick release so all the rest of the steam comes out.
  • While the chicken cooks, blend jalapeños, 2 cloves garlic, cilantro, green onions, ½ cup mayo, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and vibrantly green.
  • Plate your tender pulled chicken thighs and give it a good drizzle of that aji verde sauce.
  • If you want to add a little something extra, sprinkle some fresh cilantro on top or a few lime wedges on the side to squeeze over right before you eat.

Notes

Serve with additional lime wedges and cilantro if desired.